Thecla
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Thecla
Thecla derives from the Greek name Thékla (Θέκλα), meaning "divine glory" or "God's fame," composed of the elements *theos* (god) and *kleos* (glory/fame).
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Etymology
Thecla derives from the Greek name Thékla (Θέκλα), meaning "divine glory" or "God's fame," composed of the elements *theos* (god) and *kleos* (glory/fame). The name is primarily associated with Christian tradition, notably Saint Thecla of Iconium, a legendary early Christian martyr and saint venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian churches since the 1st century.
Thecla currently ranks #12,697 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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